Shloka 6.26.20

वानरमुख्य-परिचयः (Catalogue of Principal Vānara Leaders)

Devanagari script

बहूनिवानरेन्द्राणामेषयूथानिवीर्यवान् ।परिगृह्याभियातित्वांस्वेनानीकेनमर्दितुम् ।।।।

Transliteration

bahūni vānarendrāṇām eṣa yūthāni vīryavān |

parigṛhyābhiyāti tvāṃ svenānīkena marditum ||6.26.20||

Translation

This valiant one, taking with him many troops of the Vānara kings, marches against you with his own divisions—intent on crushing you.

Context

"This valiant Vanara himself with many troops and several battalions of the Vanara king is marching to crush you."

Characters & Entities

• Angada (implied)
• Vānara-kings (vānarendrāḥ)
• Rāvaṇa (addressee implied)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Collective dharma in alliance: many leaders coordinate under a righteous objective, showing that force in the epic is ethically framed when used to restore justice and protect the violated.

What is the narrative situation?

The advancing Vanara host is described as organized and purposeful, moving to confront Rāvaṇa’s side with concentrated strength.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Saṅgha-śakti (strength through unity) and utsāha (energetic initiative): coordinated courage in service of a just end.